Mark 12:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 12:28-29

Mark 12:28-29. One of the scribes came So Luke also, Luke 20:19; but Matthew, εις εξ αυτων νομικος , one of them being a lawyer. In this diversity of words, however, there is no difference in sense. For the scribes not only transcribed the Scriptures, but were generally, also, teachers of the law, from which they had the name of lawyers: Having heard them reasoning together Having attended to the discourse between Jesus and the Sadducees; and perceiving that he had answered them well ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 12:28-34

127. The greatest commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34)When a teacher of the law asked Jesus which was the greatest commandment, Jesus gave an answer that went beyond what the questioner expected. All the commandments of the law could be summarized under the word ‘love’. A person’s first responsibility is to love God; the second is to love one’s fellow human beings. The fact that people are commanded to love shows that love is primarily a matter of doing, not feeling. It is an attitude... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:28

came = came up; or came to [Him]. perceiving. Greek. oida . App-132 . well = admirably, finely. asked = questioned. Which = Of what nature. the first, &c. = the first of all the commandments. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:28

And one of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, What commandment is first of all?THE QUESTION REGARDING THE GREAT COMMANDMENTFrom Matthew, it is clear that the Pharisees were the instigators in the question of this scribe; but, if the Pharisees had chosen him to "carry the ball," as it were, in this contest with Jesus, they had inadvertently selected a questioner who was almost persuaded to follow the Lord. Nevertheless,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:28

28. And one of the scribes—"a lawyer," says Matthew ( :-); that is, teacher of the law. came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him—manifestly in no bad spirit. When Matthew ( :-) therefore says he came "tempting," or "trying him," as one of the Pharisaic party who seemed to enjoy the defeat He had given to the Sadducees, we may suppose that though somewhat priding himself upon his insight into the law, and not indisposed to measure... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-37

2. The controversy over Jesus’ teaching 12:13-37Controversy over Jesus’ authority led to controversy over His teaching. The Jewish religious leaders attacked Him three times trying to destroy His credibility and popularity. They plied Him with questions about the poll tax (Mark 12:13-17), the resurrection (Mark 12:18-27), and the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-34). Then Jesus took the initiative and questioned them about Messiah’s sonship (Mark 12:35-37). This ended their attacks. The whole... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:27-44

B. Jesus’ teaching in the temple 11:27-12:44This entire section contains Jesus’ teaching in the temple courtyard on Wednesday. The religious leaders first questioned Jesus’ authority (Mark 11:12 to Mark 12:12) and then His teaching (Mark 12:13-37). Finally Jesus condemned their hypocrisy and commended a widow’s action that demonstrated reality (Mark 12:38-44). Jesus functioned as a faithful servant of the Lord in the role of a prophet here. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:28

The rabbis counted 613 commands in the Mosaic Law, 365 positive and 248 negative. They recognized that all were not equally important or equally foundational. They debated which were the "heavy" commands and which were the "light" ones. They also tried to formulate principles that comprehended the rest of the Law. [Note: Wessel, p. 737.] These were the concerns of the law teacher who asked Jesus what type (Gr. poia) of command He regarded as first in importance."The scribe desired Jesus to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:28-34

Jesus’ teaching about the greatest commandment 12:28-34 (cf. Matthew 22:34-40)The third attack by Jesus’ enemies involved a question about the greatest commandment (cf. Luke 10:25-28). read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 12:28

12:28 perceiving (i-16) Oida . see 1 Corinthians 8:1 . Or 'knowing,' inward knowledge, as ver. 15. read more

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